Using the power of film, art and ideas, Mountainfilm inspires audiences to create a better world. Held every Memorial Day weekend (May 22–26, 2025), the festival brings together a community of filmmakers and change makers, showcasing documentary films that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit. We accept and screen feature and short films on a broad range of subjects. We are always interested in work that focuses on mountains (both symbolic and physical), mountain culture, and mountaineering, but we also showcase films about people who are dedicated to changing the world.
OUR MISSION
Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.
OUR VISION
Mountainfilm is a dynamic organization and festival of films, people, stories, and ideas that celebrates indomitable spirit, educates and inspires audiences, and motivates individuals and communities to advance solutions for a livable world.
OUR VALUES
Embracing adventure
Preserving environments
Connecting cultures
Building community
Inspiring activism
Fostering storytellers
Promoting integrity
Gathering visionaries
Celebrating courage
Enlightening audiences
Mountainfilm promotes and encourages diversity behind the camera.
If you have questions about the submission process, be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions and detailed Submission Guidelines on the Mountainfilm website.
Best Documentary Feature: $5,000
James Balog Creative Vision Award: $5,000
Audience Choice Award- Feature: $5,000
Audience Choice Award- Short: $1,000
Women in Film Award: $3,500
Moving Mountains Award (supports a film and associated nonprofit featured in a film): $1,500 to the filmmaker(s) + $1,000 to the nonprofit
Charlie Fowler Best Adventure Film: $2,500
Student Choice Award (awarded by a jury of regional students): $2,000
Best Documentary Short: $1,000